Greenup County Health Data
Greenup County, Kentucky
CDC County Health RankingsHealth Score
46/100
Below Avg
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
Health Statistics
Life Expectancy
72.5 yr
State avg 72.2 yr
National avg 77.5 yr
Uninsured Rate
6.1%
State avg 7.0%
National avg 9%
Primary Care Providers
51
per 100K population
National avg 82
Mental Health Providers
219
per 100K population
National avg 350
Poor / Fair Health
21.4%
State avg 23.9%
National avg 19.6%
Healthcare Access
Primary Care Physicians
25.3
per 100K residentsCDC: 50.5 per 100K
Dentists
5.6
per 100K residents
Nurse Practitioners & PAs
16.8
per 100K residents
Provider counts from CMS NPPES (National Provider Identifier Registry). Data current as of 2026.
Chronic Disease & Behavioral Health
These prevalence estimates come from the CDC PLACES program (Population-Level Analysis and Community Estimates), which combines BRFSS survey data with statistical modeling to produce county-level rates. Estimates are age-adjusted to enable fair comparisons across counties with different age distributions. Use them to spot where Greenup County differs most from state and national norms.
Most prevalent chronic conditions
| Measure | Greenup | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Obesity | — | — | 37.6% | — |
| Diabetes | — | — | 11.2% | — |
| High Blood Pressure | — | — | 33.5% | — |
| Depression | — | — | 24.1% | — |
Health-risk behaviors
| Measure | Greenup | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current Cigarette Smoking | — | — | 16.3% | — |
| Binge Drinking | — | — | 17.8% | — |
| Physical Inactivity | — | — | 27.0% | — |
Preventive-care uptake
| Measure | Greenup | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Routine Checkup | — | — | 74.9% | — |
| Dental Visit (past year) | 57.0% | 53.9% | 57.3% | 3.1 pts better than state |
| Mammography (women 50–74) | 70.8% | 71.3% | 73.3% | near state average |
Daily-life impact
| Measure | Greenup | State avg | National avg | Vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent Mental Distress | — | — | 18.6% | — |
| Short Sleep Duration | 40.1% | 41.7% | 37.3% | 1.6 pts better than state |
These rates are part of the CDC PLACES survey. Compare Greenup County nationally on dental visit (past year).
Source: CDC PLACES, 2023 release · age-adjusted prevalence (%). Confidence intervals are available on individual rankings pages.
Data Story
Greenup County Uninsured Rate Is Lower Than State Average
Health data brief for Greenup County, Kentucky.
Greenup County records an uninsured rate of 6.1%, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 7.0% and the national benchmark of 10%. Life expectancy in the county is 72.5 years, just above the state average of 72.2 years but below the national average of 77 years. Regarding clinical care, the county has 51 primary care providers per 100,000 residents and 219 mental health providers per 100,000 residents, both falling below the national medians of 70 and 250, respectively. Statistics show that 21.4% of residents report poor or fair health, which is higher than the national figure of 17%. This data is sourced from federal reporting programs that monitor clinical coverage and health outcomes. Explore state-level data.
Sources
- CDC County Health Rankings v2
- HHS NPPES
Get Care in Greenup County, Kentucky
Direct contact information for hospitals and community health resources serving this county. Hospital quality ratings come from CMS Care Compare — the federal program that measures hospital performance on safety, patient experience, and outcomes.
Hospitals near you
No CMS Care Compare hospital is located in Greenup County.
This is common in low-population rural counties. Residents typically travel to a hospital in a neighboring county or larger metro. Use Medicare.gov Care Compare to find rated hospitals statewide or contact a federally-funded community health center for primary and preventive care.
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Data Sources
Health data sourced from the County Health Rankings & Roadmaps, a collaboration between the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Population Health Institute.
Data is informational only. Not medical or health advice. Coverage varies by county and reporting year.